Dundee begin life back in the top tier with home clash against Kilmarnock

PAUL Hartley's side must wait til September 20 for the first Dundee derby of the season

NEWLY promoted Dundee will open the Premiership season at home to Kilmarnock on Saturday, August 9.

The Taysiders, who clinched the Championship title on the final day of the season, will face the Ayrshiremen at Dens Park before travelling to Inverness CT on August 13 and hosting Partick Thistle on August 16.

The SPFL fixture list was released this morning and Dundee will face their first clash with champions Celtic on Saturday, August 30, at Dens Park.

The first Dundee derby of the season comes on Saturday, September 20, again at Dens and Paul Hartley’s side will then cross the road to face their rivals at Tannadice on New Year’s Day.

Dundee also have a short journey for their last fixture before the league split on April 11 as they travel down the A90 to Perth to face St Johnstone.